We are currently studying the moon during an entire lunar cycle, from new moon to new moon.
On this page, we'll put any resources we find and share ideas to help you when you are at home.
Moon Rise Calendar
Plug in the date range, your location (Rapid City, SD is 44N and 103W) and get the information on moon rise and moon set (and sunrise and sunset too)
This will help you know the right time to look for the moon!
MOON JOURNALS
We are currently studying the moon during an entire lunar cycle, from new moon to new moon.On this page, we'll put any resources we find and share ideas to help you when you are at home.
Moon Rise Calendar
Plug in the date range, your location (Rapid City, SD is 44N and 103W) and get the information on moon rise and moon set (and sunrise and sunset too)
This will help you know the right time to look for the moon!
October 2012 Night Sky Map
Moon Phase Calendar
BrainPop Videos about the Moon
Remember, you'll be watching it twice--Once for viewing only, then another for note taking!Here are 3 interesting clips:
The Man on the Moon
Wax on Wane Off
Tides and the Moon
First Moon Walker
Read the story and watch the video about Neil Armstrong from Science for Kids!Neil Armstrong and footage of first moon landing
Neil's Story of Lunar Landing with Videos
Simulation of all Moon Phases....shows Left Is Leaving...
Six Minute Phases of the Moon Video
Phases of the Moon Explained with Diagram from Moon Connection
Phases of the Moon August 2012
NASA Moon Information
NASA--Lunar Science for Kids
Scholastic Moon Facts for Kids
Moon Exploration by National Geographic
Sites from Students
Moon Connection
NASA VIDEO CLIP---ISS (5 minutes)
Curiosity Rover Report--First Chem Min Results (2 minutes)
Driving Miss Curiosity--NASA Video (3 minutes)